Speedy tiger beetles use antennae to 'see' while running

Feb/6/2014. Speed is blinding. Just ask the tiger beetle, the fastest insect its size. Though predatory tiger beetles have excellent sight, when they chase prey, they run so fast they can no longer see where they are going.

Cornell researches have discovered that, unlike insects that wave their "feelers" around to acquire information, tiger beetles rigidly hold their antennae directly in front of them to mechanically sense their environments and avoid obstacles while running, according to a study published online Feb.5 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Marijuana-Derived Epilepsy Drug in Clinical Trial for Children with Uncontrolled Seizures

UC San Francisco-Led Study First to Gather Data on Safety and Tolerability of Non-Psychotropic Component of Cannabis for Children

Study finds feeling in control may increase longevity

High sense of self-determination could make a difference in living healthier lives

Feb/4/2014.  Do you believe in your own ability to succeed, or do you believe life events are largely beyond your control?

Think carefully about your answer — it could affect your risk of mortality.  

Effect of Transcendental Meditation on Employee Stress, Depression, and Burnout: A Randomized Controlled Study

A new study on health showed the introduction of the Transcendental Meditation technique substantially decreased teacher stress and burnout.

published in The Permanente Journal.

A Detailed Look at HIV in Action

Jan/30/2014. The human intestinal tract, or gut, is best known for its role in digestion. But this collection of organs also plays a prominent role in the immune system. In fact, it is one of the first parts of the body that is attacked in the early stages of an HIV infection. Knowing how the virus infects cells and accumulates in this area is critical to developing new therapies for the over 33 million people worldwide living with HIV.